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Ron shares a story of an older man in Vietnam who was waiting to die. His family surrounded him and performed all their Buddhist rituals to ensure he passed away peacefully. What they didn’t realize was that God had other plans for the man and his family. Listen now...

Ron shares a story about a young Indian pastor who settles in a small village with hopes of starting a church. He and his wife begin to notice something strange occurring in the village homes each day. When he confronts the demonic activity, all the attention turns to him. Listen now...

Ron shares a story of an incredible pastor in Vietnam who suffered terribly for his faith. He spent years in prison, and upon his release, discovered that the seeds he’d planted had flourished. The pastor knew he could be arrested again, but that didn’t stop him from purchasing Bibles for his congregation. Listen now...

Ron and Charis answer the question of how important the Bible is for national believers. They explain how all new believers become desperate for the Word of God in ways North Americans find hard to understand. In many areas, the Bible is difficult to find, expensive or forbidden. New converts quickly learn that having a copy is essential for their spiritual growth. Listen now...

Ron shares a story about a lady who was demonically possessed for 25 years. Her children forced her into becoming a portal to evil so they could have wealth and power. She suffered endlessly for their gain. Nine of her thirteen children died, and her health was failing miserably. Her fearsome reputation did not stop a young church planter from visiting despite many warnings of grave danger. Listen now...

Ron and Charis answer the question of why Empower Ministries works with the national church. They discuss the influential role missionaries have played over the years and why it is time to pass the torch to national workers. Listen now...

Ron shares a story of one of his many travels to India. On this particular trip, he finds himself staying with a gracious pastor in his humble home. He discovers that he may be sharing his sleeping quarters with dangerous snakes and giant cockroaches. Listen now...

Ron shares a story about a young evangelist who works in the jungles of Vietnam. Walking along the Ho Chi Minh Trail, this evangelist came across many people who needed God’s healing. Out of great compassion for their urgent needs, he asked God for the gift of healing and the Lord answered his prayers. Listen now...

Nathan was imprisoned for his belief in Jesus, but this did not stop him from telling the other prisoners about Jesus. Dozens came to know the Lord, and when the new believers were released from jail, they couldn’t contain their excitement. Listen now...

Pastor Michael and five church workers are incarcerated for praying for a sick man. They are not discouraged by the turn of events and instead use their situation to start a thriving church in prison. Listen now...

Ron meets a prominent pastor in China who is in charge of millions, and discovers what true humility looks like. Listen now...

Ron tackles a difficult question about the persecution of faithful Christ followers. Why does it happen? What is the purpose? How does the persecuted church respond? Listen now...